Projects
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Project ideas, trends, and tips for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.
Design Details: Above the Fray
In a densely populated Seattle neighborhood, two adjacent infill sites were developed: The Lookout and Shake Shacks
Design
Traditional Architecture With A Twist
Historic house shapes merged with modern features satisfy a variety of client wish lists while making neighbors happy
Case Studies
Dark Materials Tell the Story of This Home's Past
This house memorializes the owners’ previous abode, which had been destroyed by an electrical fire
Awards
Three Custom Homes Honored by Best in American Living Awards
These three custom homes stood out in the Best in American Living Awards for their site sensitivity and attention to detail
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Awards
Three Custom Homes Honored by Best in American Living Awards
These three custom homes stood out in the Best in American Living Awards for their site sensitivity and attention to detail
Leadership
Creating A No-Overtime Policy
Research across a number of professions has shown time and again that productivity and accuracy decrease when employees aren’t given sufficient time off to recharge.
Design
Coming Soon: The New American Remodel 2019
The 2019 New American Remodel will blend modern design with a farm-to-table lifestyle
Design
Clip-Together Building System Adapts to Regional Codes
A team from a German university has developed a clip-together wood structural system that can be adapted to regional building codes.…
Design
Never Short On Space
Home prices are high, inventories are shallow, and personal savings are rising, which is leading everyone to say 2018 is the year of remodeling.…
Projects
Sixties Home Gets 21st Century Makeover
This flip of a 1960s home resulted in a “Sold” sign after only 10 days on the market, thanks to the complete floorplan makeover and design updates…
Backstory
Backstory: A Culture Of Now
Seattle-based Build LLC draws on Scandinavian influences to create modern homes that are functional and timeless
Best Practices
Resilient Design: Ready for Natural Disasters
Resilient design creates homes that can survive natural disasters and stay functional in the aftermath